Eggs in a carton...No, bookmarks!!!

I love books! And over the years, I have created various forms of bookmarks. Recently, I created these or a gal who needed a lot to share as gifts. Here are some of them....

And then I packaged them in envelopes folded from magazine pages...all that will need to be done is to put the "to" and the "from" names. What will be fun is matching the bookmarks to the person!

Hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for.....

~debbie

More JOURNAL pictures....

Worked on these journals and put keys on the end of lace trim for bookmarks....I thought the pictures were quite unique as I took some where I included the journal word and then some not including the word and it almost seemed like I was transported into the picture or atleast would have enjoyed going there myself!!!

Making more journals....with key bookmarks!!!

Having fun making more journals! Has been a busy month since the craft show! Hope you all are well. Thanksgiving is coming! My favorite holiday! We help serve at the Senior Citizens Center...a most enjoyable way to share God's goodness! Blessings, debbie

"Unfinished Canvas"....what are your dreams?

This devotion really spoke to me, I hope it does to you, too.....debbie

"Unfinished Canvas"
by Scott Walker

It suddenly occurred to me that I am not going to live long enough to see all my dreams come true in this life. Oddly enough, it doesn’t bother me. I’ve already had more than my share of life’s sweets, and I take pleasure in seeing others accomplish what I cannot.

I always wanted to have a fix-it shop. My brother Tom in Kalamazoo, Michigan, fixes power tools for surgeons. I enjoy hearing about his work. “I would love to make a commercial,” I say to myself, every time I see a humorous one on TV. My brother Mark in Tampa, Florida, makes commercials for a living. I love to work with wood, but have no time for it. My brother Bob in Lowell, Indiana, designs and builds fine furniture, and has a waiting list of orders. My sister Linda Joy is the single, free spirit that appeals to my restless bones and gypsy heart. And my most persistent dream is to live on a small farm, like the one on which my sister Gloria lives near South Bend, Indiana. Perhaps my daughters will write the great American novel that I won’t, and maybe my grandchildren will travel to Australia, where I would like to go.

Increasingly, I find more joy in helping others reach their dreams than I do in having my own dreams come true. When one of my students says, “I would like to become a teacher,” something comes alive in me, because I train teachers for a living. My dream is to fulfill his dream. I have a friend who told me once that “some people are good at saying prayers. Others are good at answering prayers.” It’s the same with dreams, I think. All of us will leave this earth with an unfinished canvas, but no matter. If I can contribute a few strokes of the brush to the masterpiece, then my life has been worthwhile."

Close-ups from the Craft Show!!!

These heating grates came from a house built in 1908. They all sold except for my Elvis Presley tribute grate! Have this one at the store now!

My Fun Rings and button/bead bracelets were a hit! Gals even were trying on the rings and saying how "fun" this is...thus, I said why they are called "fun" rings!

Last year, I made another picture holder with vintage coat buttons. Again, I put one together and someone took it home! There goes some more of those one of a kind buttons!!!

The Angel Song ornaments ended up as a great display! Sold some of those and put them in the store now. I was so thrilled about these and if you want to read a great book, read Angel Song by Sheila Walsh.

These were my glitter shakers with little inspiring words or initials on them. One of those eye candy things, I guess!

I don't know if I sold any of my earrings at the show...have sold them at the store. For the show I punched holes in the cards so I could hang them. Had many comments on how clever the display was with the old decks of cards.

Put some of my cameo compacts in the show along. I tell people these are original photographs. Always reminding people that these ARE one of a kind creations!

Ah, my pincushions! Above is a planter that is a violin. Below are more made fromplanters. This was so enjoyable. I really like all the different kind of planters that are made. Do not have as good luck with the "plants" part as far as keeping them alive. Hey, one does not

have to water these!!!

Sugar bowls...enjoy without all the calories!!!

Memory wire bracelets, too. This time I printed up contact cards....hopefully that will generate more interest for the future!

Birthday cake anyone!!!

Glitter tags!

My "Children of the King" series! The shelves made a great display for those!

Paperweights in glass and using lids from various china pieces!

My Forever Flowers made from scarves and a picture I put together with a little guy I thought looked like a "Ralph".

More paperweights and a pincushion!

My Jelly Roll Scarves that I crocheted and put a vintage button on each. You can position them anyway you want and do not have to deal with the long tails from regular scarves. Main purpose is to keep the neck warm and you can wear them with jackets and regular shirts.

My grates were a great seller!

My journals made from decoupaging photos from a coffee table National Geographic book onto composition notebooks. Gone With the Wind....a great book and movie! Of course, the book was way better! Used a metal pumpkin to hold more button magnets!

More hair pins!!!

Well, I hope that you enjoyed the "show"!